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Social Stratification and Class Structure

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What is social stratification?

  1. The division of society into different social classes.

  2. The process by which individuals move up or down the social ladder.

  3. The way in which society is organized into different groups based on their economic status.

  4. The system of beliefs and values that justify the existence of social inequality.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social stratification is the division of society into different social classes, which are ranked in a hierarchy based on their economic status, power, and prestige.

What are the three main theories of social stratification?

  1. The functionalist theory, the conflict theory, and the symbolic interactionist theory.

  2. The Marxist theory, the Weberian theory, and the Durkheimian theory.

  3. The structural-functionalist theory, the social conflict theory, and the symbolic interactionist theory.

  4. The functionalist theory, the conflict theory, and the Marxist theory.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main theories of social stratification are the functionalist theory, the conflict theory, and the symbolic interactionist theory.

What is the functionalist theory of social stratification?

  1. Social stratification is necessary for society to function properly.

  2. Social stratification is a result of the division of labor.

  3. Social stratification is a result of the unequal distribution of resources.

  4. Social stratification is a result of the conflict between different social classes.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The functionalist theory of social stratification argues that social stratification is necessary for society to function properly. It argues that different social classes perform different functions that are necessary for the survival of society.

What is the conflict theory of social stratification?

  1. Social stratification is a result of the conflict between different social classes.

  2. Social stratification is necessary for society to function properly.

  3. Social stratification is a result of the division of labor.

  4. Social stratification is a result of the unequal distribution of resources.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The conflict theory of social stratification argues that social stratification is a result of the conflict between different social classes. It argues that the ruling class uses its power to exploit the working class.

What is the symbolic interactionist theory of social stratification?

  1. Social stratification is a result of the way in which people interact with each other.

  2. Social stratification is necessary for society to function properly.

  3. Social stratification is a result of the division of labor.

  4. Social stratification is a result of the unequal distribution of resources.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbolic interactionist theory of social stratification argues that social stratification is a result of the way in which people interact with each other. It argues that people's social class is based on the way in which they are perceived by others.

What are the main factors that determine an individual's social class?

  1. Their income, their education, and their occupation.

  2. Their race, their ethnicity, and their gender.

  3. Their family background, their social networks, and their cultural capital.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An individual's social class is determined by a combination of factors, including their income, their education, their occupation, their race, their ethnicity, their gender, their family background, their social networks, and their cultural capital.

What are the consequences of social stratification?

  1. Social stratification can lead to inequality in terms of income, education, and health.

  2. Social stratification can lead to discrimination and prejudice.

  3. Social stratification can lead to social unrest and conflict.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social stratification can have a number of negative consequences, including inequality in terms of income, education, and health, discrimination and prejudice, and social unrest and conflict.

What are some of the ways to reduce social stratification?

  1. Increasing social mobility.

  2. Reducing inequality in terms of income, education, and health.

  3. Promoting diversity and inclusion.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ways to reduce social stratification, including increasing social mobility, reducing inequality in terms of income, education, and health, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

What is the difference between social class and social status?

  1. Social class is based on economic factors, while social status is based on non-economic factors.

  2. Social class is based on objective factors, while social status is based on subjective factors.

  3. Social class is based on ascribed factors, while social status is based on achieved factors.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social class is based on economic factors, while social status is based on non-economic factors. Social class is based on objective factors, while social status is based on subjective factors. Social class is based on ascribed factors, while social status is based on achieved factors.

What is the difference between social mobility and social change?

  1. Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social classes, while social change is the change in the social structure.

  2. Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social groups, while social change is the change in the social structure.

  3. Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social strata, while social change is the change in the social structure.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social classes, while social change is the change in the social structure. Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social groups, while social change is the change in the social structure. Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social strata, while social change is the change in the social structure.

What is the difference between social stratification and social inequality?

  1. Social stratification is the division of society into different social classes, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social classes.

  2. Social stratification is the division of society into different social groups, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social groups.

  3. Social stratification is the division of society into different social strata, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social strata.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social stratification is the division of society into different social classes, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social classes. Social stratification is the division of society into different social groups, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social groups. Social stratification is the division of society into different social strata, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social strata.

What is the difference between social class and social status?

  1. Social class is based on economic factors, while social status is based on non-economic factors.

  2. Social class is based on objective factors, while social status is based on subjective factors.

  3. Social class is based on ascribed factors, while social status is based on achieved factors.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social class is based on economic factors, while social status is based on non-economic factors. Social class is based on objective factors, while social status is based on subjective factors. Social class is based on ascribed factors, while social status is based on achieved factors.

What is the difference between social mobility and social change?

  1. Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social classes, while social change is the change in the social structure.

  2. Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social groups, while social change is the change in the social structure.

  3. Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social strata, while social change is the change in the social structure.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social classes, while social change is the change in the social structure. Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social groups, while social change is the change in the social structure. Social mobility is the movement of individuals between social strata, while social change is the change in the social structure.

What is the difference between social stratification and social inequality?

  1. Social stratification is the division of society into different social classes, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social classes.

  2. Social stratification is the division of society into different social groups, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social groups.

  3. Social stratification is the division of society into different social strata, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social strata.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social stratification is the division of society into different social classes, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social classes. Social stratification is the division of society into different social groups, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social groups. Social stratification is the division of society into different social strata, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources among different social strata.

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